Sealing or expunging such records can help a person get a job, rent a home or obtain certifications or special licenses.

“Even though a person has been cleared of a criminal allegation, or they have successfully completed a diversion program or probation and paid their debt to society, that person can still be negatively impacted by public use of such information,” Satz said in a press release.

To find out if you qualify, bring a photo ID and meet with Satz's staff and members of the Broward County Clerk of Courts and the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

At no cost, applicants get help with preparing the application required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

FDLE's website describes the process and reasons for possible denial of an application, including convictions for DUI and violent offenses. FDLE charges a $75 processing fee that the applicant must send along with completed paperwork.

During five prior workshops, more than 1,000 people have qualified to apply to FDLE to seal or expunge their records. Since 2007, more than 1,000 juveniles have erased a record of their encounters with police, , Satz's office said.